38305 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Tennessee based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 38305 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 38305 is African American. The current unemployment level in 38305 is 4.4%.
| Population | 52,527 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.67% |
| Population Density | 435 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,212 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,982 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $526,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.83% |
38305 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,088 | 61.07% |
| Black | 16,410 | 32.24% |
| Hispanic | 2,565 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 826 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
38305 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,275 | 20.67% |
| Black | 4,058 | 65.79% |
| Hispanic | 729 | 11.82% |
| Asian | 102 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
38305 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,925 | 6.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,381 | 21.91% |
| High School Diploma | 7,831 | 26.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 429 | 1.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,326 | 4.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,198 | 17.84% |
| Associates Degree | 2,183 | 7.49% |
| Masters Degree | 2,397 | 8.23% |
| Professional Degree | 944 | 3.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 515 | 1.77% |